Ayariga urges residents to keep surroundings clean as AMA deploys 20 tricycles
Minister Mahama Ayariga called on Accra residents to properly dispose of waste instead of leaving it outside homes
In Brief
- •Minister Mahama Ayariga called on Accra residents to properly dispose of waste instead of leaving it outside homes
- •Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has procured 20 tricycles to support waste collection across its 20 electoral areas
- •The minister urged other metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to use their Internally Generated Funds (IGF) for sanitation projects
- •AMA’s mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, said the tricycles were funded by IGF and delivered last week
- •The government is also working with partners to build additional landfill sites, transfer stations and vehicles for waste management
Why It Matters
Accra’s waste management challenges have long strained municipal resources and public health. By equipping each electoral area with a dedicated tricycle, the city aims to accelerate waste collection, reduce littering, and foster a culture of shared responsibility among residents. The initiative also signals a broader commitment to clean urban environments, aligning with national goals for a greener Accra and improved quality of life for its citizens.
Key Details
- Tricycles procured
- 20
- Electoral areas served
- 20
- Funding source
- Internally Generated Funds (IGF)
- Minister
- Mahama Ayariga
- Mayor
- Michael Kpakpo Allotey
Context & Background
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has been tasked with improving waste management across the capital. This tricycle deployment aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of making Accra a cleaner and greener city, and reflects a broader push for local governments to invest IGF in sanitation projects.
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